New Year’s plunge tradition at Juana’s continues in 2026
The 17th annual Juana’s Pagodas Penguin Plunge and Paddle brought out more than a hundred participants from across Navarre Jan. 1.
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Brian Paradise earns top teacher honor at Woodlawn Beach Middle
Written by Hansen Hasenberg on . Posted in Education.
A 25-year veteran of the U.S. Air Force, Brian Paradise has always had his head in the clouds.
This time, he is soaring after being named Woodlawn Beach Middle School’s teacher of the year.
Raider girls soccer team rings in new year with a win
Written by Brian Lester on . Posted in Sports.
Faith Lowe’s game-winning goal against Prairieville was a perfect example of actions speaking louder than words.
She heard talk from the opposition during the Navarre Raiders’ game against the Hurricanes to ring in 2026 and silenced it with a shot near the midway point of the second half, ultimately securing a 2-1 victory.
See where area athletes have committed or signed to for college
Written by Brian Lester on . Posted in Sports.
Area junior and senior athletes are starting to commit to schools to continue their athletic careers in college. Some have even signed already.
Year in Review: State champs and more highlight 2025
Written by Brian Lester on . Posted in Sports.
Izzy Zach authored one of the best stories of 2025, repeating as a state champ. Josh Wilson won his first ever weightlifting crown.
Navarre’s girls soccer team reached the Sweet 16 and the Raider softball team nearly punched a ticket to state.
All-Star Game provides one last memory for football season
Written by Brian Lester on . Posted in Sports.
One last high school football game was played Friday as the East battled the West in the Pensacola Sports Association All-Star Game.
The West prevailed 3-0 on a chilly evening at Pine Forest.
HOW TO PREPARE YOUR LAWN FOR WINTER
Written by Staff Reporters on . Posted in Advertorial, Business Billboard.
Skip Orth has been in the lawn service business for over 25 years, he is the author of the book “What Every Home Owner Along The Emerald Coast Needs To Know About Lawn Care,” he has authored several articles and holds frequent workshops on the topic of lawn care in the local area.
The growing season is over. Here are a few things that you need to be aware of to keep your lawn healthy into winter.
Oriole Beach Elementary’s Karen Naquin finds ‘sweet spot’ with second grade
Written by Hansen Hasenberg on . Posted in Education.
Around 20 years ago, Karen Naquin and her family relocated from New Orleans to the Emerald Coast following Hurricane Katrina.
“We did lose everything except for holiday decorations, which were in the attic,” Naquin said. “We came here with what we had evacuated with and our holiday decorations.”
Gulf Breeze, Midway locals organize to reduce stray cat overpopulation
Written by Hansen Hasenberg on . Posted in Community, News.
With the help of a $5,089 grant, two Gulf Breeze area residents are helping curb the local stray cat population by spaying and neuter strays in the 32561 and 32563 zip codes.
Sarah Kawell, one of the residents who received the grant, said cat overpopulation has become an issue in those area codes.
Candlelight vigil at Milton church held in honor of Danika Troy
Written by Hansen Hasenberg on . Posted in Faith.
On Monday night, Dec. 8, a few hundred people braved cold temperatures to remember the life of Danika Troy. The 14-year-old was killed earlier this month in what has become a highly publicized murder.